Yamaha AW4416 Additions And Changes In Version 1.2, 1.3 - Page 3

Additions and changes in version 1.2, 1.3 If you wish to continue mastering on other media, change the media, move the cursor to the OK button, and press the [ENTER] key. Mastering on the new media will begin. When this method is used, the already-created image file can be reused, shortening the mastering time for the second and subsequent copies of media. If in the above screen you move the cursor to the CANCEL button and press the [ENTER] key, the mastering process will end. Refer to: Writing the master → Operation Guide p.259 MASTERING screen Write CD page → Reference Guide p.10 Defrag the internal hard disk A "Defrag" function that defragments the internal hard disk has been added to the FILE screen Disk Util. page. Ì About the Defrag function When you record on the internal hard disk immediately after it has been formatted, the audio data will be written to continuous areas on the hard disk. However as you record and edit repeatedly, a single stream of audio data will gradually become distributed across multiple locations on the hard disk. This situation is called "fragmentation." If fragmentation becomes severe, the access speed during playback may be slowed enough to cause "skips" in the sound, or it may be impossible to create a new song even though there appears to be sufficient free space. The "Defrag" function solves the problem of fragmentation. When you execute Defrag, the audio data on the internal hard disk will be transferred to a vacant area, and will be rearranged so that the data for each song is located in a continuous area on the disk. Ì Executing Defrag To execute the Defrag operation, use the following procedure. • It is possible that while Defrag is being executed, a read/write error will occur on the hard disk, destroying the audio data without the possibility of recovery. If the disk contains important song data, you must create a backup on external media before executing Defrag. • Never turn off the power while Defrag is being executed. If the power is turned off during execution, the internal hard disk and/or the data may be damaged severely and irrecoverably. Before you begin, make sure that the power cable is not liable to be accidentally unplugged from the outlet. • Do not perform this operation if there is any possibility of power failure due to lightening or power line irregularities. 3